Capturing an engineer's creative vision and mind for detail, this fully illustrated picture book biography sheds light on how the American inventor George Ferris defied gravity and seemingly impossible odds to invent the world's most iconic amusement park attraction, the Ferris wheel. A fun, fact-filled text by Kathryn Gibbs Davis combines with Gilbert Ford's dazzling full-color illustrations to transport readers to the 1893 World's Fair, where George...

"Simple text, full color photographs, and illustrations introduce beginning readers to the basic principles of wheels and axles. Developed by literary experts for students in grades 2 through 5"--Provided by publisher.

Provides a simple introduction to the use of levers, pulleys, and wheels to move heavy objects.

Simple text and photographs explain the basic science behind wheels and gears.

Pictures and simple text describe the many uses for wheels.

Presents several science experiments and project ideas, covering physics concepts involving gravity, friction, and laws of motion using physics and bicycles, skateboards, and roller skates.

Defines wheels and axles and shows how they are used in everyday life.

"What is a wheel, and why do we need it? Answer these questions and more in this title all about wheels. A project where readers make a toy car adds opportunity for hands-on learning!"--

Presents a look at wheels, explaining how these simple machines work and how they have been used throughout history.